"I still have a dream, a dream deeply rooted in the American dream – one day this nation will rise up and live up to its creed, "We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream..."

—Martin Luther King Jr. (1963)



President Johnson signing - The Civil Rights Act of 1964

(No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.)

It's abundantly clear why some men are so great beyond their accomplishments, when we're surrounded by so many that are not, racist, hateful, small minded, even here, at plop. 

After a short hiatus's the boys and gals are back. 13 action packed races with some of the top local talent around steering those lightning steeds around the beltway oval! All African Americans free parking and admission. (sorry whitey you gotta pay).

Bearding action is heavy and Crites is glad to be home where he can win some races! Wagner's boys are back but for some reason, they forgot his Synthetic pre-race! Most are just happy to be racing because those Amish horses have been getting clobbered at PHL.

1st race 7:15 or 7:30 whichever we feel like! But we'll probably cancel because management doesn't really want to race!

Have fun and bet often!

 

"Can someone explain to me why there is a race containing all African American drivers in observance of MLK? What is the connection between MLK and Harness Racing?"

Same connection as there is between MLK and Basketball.
MLK didn't drive horses and he didn't play professional basketball, but the connection is the majority of players in the NBA being black and the race requiring drivers to be black.
There are 9 scheduled bstkball games today to honor MLK and I guess there was one race doing the same.
Even hockey.   Columbus has a special game scheduled and I would imagine many teams will have some kind of ceremony prior to their games, incorporating black participation. 

good for him, he is racing well and hopefully in good care and shape
was never the same horse after that race, beat pebble beach by a nose and yannick gutted him
119 last 3/4  for a 2 yr old
yes he won some fast races and money after but a shell of what he could have been

race 6--#5 Carsonbuckandgo--was 2nd best to Chef last week but draws better and can turn the tables

race 8--#8 Side Effects--Roy likes blasting from outside post and can wire or get a pocket trip

race 9--#6 Wicked Express--looks 1/5 vs these and should win easily

good luck to all